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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.59 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.59 and 150.76 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.59 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.59 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.59 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 45,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,920.93/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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