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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.82, 303.92 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.82, 303.92 and 151.22 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.82 : 303.92 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.82/303.92 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.82x = 303.92 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.82x = 45,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958.78/202.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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