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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 283.57 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 283.57 and 150.34 is: 207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 283.57 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/283.57 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 283.57 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 42,631.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631.91/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.33

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