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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.77 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.77 and 150.37 is: 225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.77 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.77 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.77 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 46,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278.04/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.70

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