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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 283.79 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 283.79 and 150.57 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 283.79 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/283.79 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 283.79 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 42,730.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,730.64/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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