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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.73, 304.56 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.73, 304.56 and 150.84 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.73 : 304.56 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.73/304.56 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.73x = 304.56 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.73x = 45,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.83/220.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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