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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.45, 308.33 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.45, 308.33 and 151.49 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.45 : 308.33 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.45/308.33 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.45x = 308.33 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.45x = 46,708.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708.91/205.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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