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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.26 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.26 and 150.16 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.26 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.26 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.26 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 42,534.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,534.32/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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