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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.37, 304.78 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.37, 304.78 and 151.59 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.37 : 304.78 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.37/304.78 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.37x = 304.78 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.37x = 46,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,201.60/203.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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