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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.04 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.04 and 150.75 is: 225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.04 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.04 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.04 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 46,285.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,285.53/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.66

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