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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.90, 284.25 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.90, 284.25 and 150.92 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.90 : 284.25 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.90/284.25 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.90x = 284.25 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.90x = 42,899.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899.01/205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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