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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.68, 307.84 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.68, 307.84 and 151.28 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.68 : 307.84 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.68/307.84 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.68x = 307.84 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.68x = 46,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570.04/205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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