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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 283.59 and 150.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 283.59 and 150.21 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 283.59 = 150.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/283.59 = 150.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 283.59 × 150.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 42,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598.05/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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