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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 307.62 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 307.62 and 151.32 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 307.62 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/307.62 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 307.62 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 46,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549.06/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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