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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 283.41 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 283.41 and 150.27 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 283.41 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/283.41 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 283.41 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 42,588.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588.02/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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