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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 283.36 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 283.36 and 150.20 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 283.36 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/283.36 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 283.36 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 42,560.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560.67/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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