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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.90, 305.46 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.90, 305.46 and 152.28 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.90 : 305.46 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.90/305.46 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.90x = 305.46 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.90x = 46,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,515.45/203.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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