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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.74, 283.59 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.74, 283.59 and 150.39 is: 207.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.74 : 283.59 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.74/283.59 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.74x = 283.59 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.74x = 42,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,649.10/205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.30

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