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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 309.08 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 309.08 and 151.99 is: 228.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 309.08 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/309.08 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 309.08 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 46,977.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977.07/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.10

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