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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.14, 307.72 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.14, 307.72 and 150.16 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.14 : 307.72 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.14/307.72 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.14x = 307.72 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.14x = 46,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206.65/205.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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