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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.49, 307.97 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.49, 307.97 and 150.65 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.49 : 307.97 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.49/307.97 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.49x = 307.97 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.49x = 46,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,395.68/205.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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