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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 307.90 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 307.90 and 151.47 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 307.90 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/307.90 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 307.90 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 46,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,637.80/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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