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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 308.16 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 308.16 and 151.28 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 308.16 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/308.16 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 308.16 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 46,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,618.44/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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