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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 306.90 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 306.90 and 150.06 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 306.90 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/306.90 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 306.90 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 46,053.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,053.41/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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