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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 305.01 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 305.01 and 151.32 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 305.01 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/305.01 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 305.01 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 46,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,154.11/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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