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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 307.53 and 151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 307.53 and 151.26 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 307.53 = 151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/307.53 = 151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 307.53 × 151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 46,516.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,516.23/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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