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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 283.38 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 283.38 and 150.27 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 283.38 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/283.38 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 283.38 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 42,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581.89/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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