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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 284.18 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 284.18 and 150.83 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 284.18 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/284.18 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 284.18 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 42,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,860.69/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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