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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.52, 308.17 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.52, 308.17 and 151.45 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.52 : 308.17 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.52/308.17 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.52x = 308.17 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.52x = 46,670.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,670.05/205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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