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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.42, 305.94 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.42, 305.94 and 150.42 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.42 : 305.94 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.42/305.94 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.42x = 305.94 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.42x = 46,019.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019.49/204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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