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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.01, 307.36 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.01, 307.36 and 150.94 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.01 : 307.36 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.01/307.36 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.01x = 307.36 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.01x = 46,392.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,392.92/205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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