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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.24, 307.26 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.24, 307.26 and 151.12 is: 226.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.24 : 307.26 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.24/307.26 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.24x = 307.26 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.24x = 46,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,433.13/205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.24

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