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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 307.83 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 307.83 and 151.00 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 307.83 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/307.83 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 307.83 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 46,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,480.79/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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