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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.49 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.49 and 151.60 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.49 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.49 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.49 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 46,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767.08/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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