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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.76, 283.93 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.76, 283.93 and 150.32 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.76 : 283.93 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.76/283.93 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.76x = 283.93 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.76x = 42,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680.69/205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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