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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.87, 307.04 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.87, 307.04 and 150.51 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.87 : 307.04 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.87/307.04 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.87x = 307.04 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.87x = 46,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211.84/204.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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