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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.50 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.50 and 150.52 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.50 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.50 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.50 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 42,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672.42/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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