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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.64, 283.50 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.64, 283.50 and 150.38 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.64 : 283.50 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.64/283.50 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.64x = 283.50 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.64x = 42,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,632.73/205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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