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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 308.16 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 308.16 and 150.90 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 308.16 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/308.16 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 308.16 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 46,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,501.34/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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