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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.95, 304.17 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.95, 304.17 and 151.20 is: 226.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.95 : 304.17 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.95/304.17 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.95x = 304.17 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.95x = 45,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990.50/202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.61

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