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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.02, 307.62 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.02, 307.62 and 151.36 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.02 : 307.62 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.02/307.62 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.02x = 307.62 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.02x = 46,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561.36/205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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