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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 283.03 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 283.03 and 150.19 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 283.03 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/283.03 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 283.03 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 42,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,507.19/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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