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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.06, 308.20 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.06, 308.20 and 151.60 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.06 : 308.20 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.06/308.20 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.06x = 308.20 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.06x = 46,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,723.12/205.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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