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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 283.44 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 283.44 and 150.32 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 283.44 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/283.44 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 283.44 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 42,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,606.70/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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