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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 305.88 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 305.88 and 150.16 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 305.88 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/305.88 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 305.88 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 45,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,930.94/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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