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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 304.86 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 304.86 and 151.84 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 304.86 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/304.86 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 304.86 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 46,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289.94/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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