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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.28, 305.19 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.28, 305.19 and 152.25 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.28 : 305.19 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.28/305.19 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.28x = 305.19 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.28x = 46,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.04/203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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