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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.00, 306.78 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.00, 306.78 and 150.76 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.00 : 306.78 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.00/306.78 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.00x = 306.78 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.00x = 46,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,248.82/205.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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