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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.15, 305.06 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.15, 305.06 and 151.98 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.15 : 305.06 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.15/305.06 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.15x = 305.06 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.15x = 46,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,363.02/203.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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