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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 283.14 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 283.14 and 150.09 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 283.14 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/283.14 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 283.14 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 42,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496.48/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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