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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.48, 283.26 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.48, 283.26 and 150.28 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.48 : 283.26 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.48/283.26 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.48x = 283.26 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.48x = 42,568.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,568.31/205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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