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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.83, 304.61 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.83, 304.61 and 150.90 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.83 : 304.61 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.83/304.61 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.83x = 304.61 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.83x = 45,965.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,965.65/220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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