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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.51, 308.10 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.51, 308.10 and 151.44 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.51 : 308.10 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.51/308.10 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.51x = 308.10 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.51x = 46,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,658.66/205.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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