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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.62, 306.66 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.62, 306.66 and 150.26 is: 225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.62 : 306.66 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.62/306.66 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.62x = 306.66 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.62x = 46,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,078.73/204.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.19

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