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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.64 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.64 and 150.24 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.64 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.64 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.64 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 46,219.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,219.08/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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