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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 284.07 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 284.07 and 150.72 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 284.07 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/284.07 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 284.07 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 42,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,813.61/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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