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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 303.87 and 151.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 303.87 and 151.62 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 303.87 = 151.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/303.87 = 151.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 303.87 × 151.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 46,072.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,072.77/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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