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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.28 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.28 and 149.76 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.28 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.28 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.28 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 45,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,718.73/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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