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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.11, 307.81 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.11, 307.81 and 151.14 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.11 : 307.81 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.11/307.81 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.11x = 307.81 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.11x = 46,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,522.40/205.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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