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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.22 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.22 and 150.39 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.22 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.22 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.22 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 46,202.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202.06/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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