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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.68 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.68 and 150.64 is: 207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.68 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.68 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.68 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 42,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733.56/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.69

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