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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.95, 307.58 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.95, 307.58 and 150.99 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.95 : 307.58 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.95/307.58 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.95x = 307.58 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.95x = 46,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,441.50/204.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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