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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.51, 303.46 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.51, 303.46 and 150.91 is: 226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.51 : 303.46 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.51/303.46 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.51x = 303.46 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.51x = 45,795.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,795.15/202.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.14

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