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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.72, 304.66 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.72, 304.66 and 151.77 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.72 : 304.66 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.72/304.66 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.72x = 304.66 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.72x = 46,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,239.58/203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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