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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 306.96 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 306.96 and 150.80 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 306.96 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/306.96 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 306.96 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 46,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,289.57/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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