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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 283.64 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 283.64 and 150.46 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 283.64 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/283.64 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 283.64 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 42,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675.01/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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