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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.53, 307.04 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.53, 307.04 and 150.75 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.53 : 307.04 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.53/307.04 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.53x = 307.04 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.53x = 46,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285.53/204.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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