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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.70, 304.02 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.70, 304.02 and 151.43 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.70 : 304.02 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.70/304.02 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.70x = 304.02 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.70x = 46,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036.23/202.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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