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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 312.30 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 312.30 and 150.28 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 312.30 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/312.30 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 312.30 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 46,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932.44/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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