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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.84, 305.91 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.84, 305.91 and 151.90 is: 227.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.84 : 305.91 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.84/305.91 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.84x = 305.91 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.84x = 46,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.82/203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.96

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