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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.47, 306.09 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.47, 306.09 and 150.40 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.47 : 306.09 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.47/306.09 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.47x = 306.09 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.47x = 46,035.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.17/204.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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