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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.98, 307.26 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.98, 307.26 and 150.80 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.98 : 307.26 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.98/307.26 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.98x = 307.26 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.98x = 46,334.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.81/204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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