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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.86 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.86 and 150.86 is: 208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.86 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.86 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.86 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 45,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992.51/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.27

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