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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.19 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.19 and 150.82 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.19 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.19 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.19 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 46,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,481.22/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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