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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.28 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.28 and 150.96 is: 208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.28 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.28 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.28 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 42,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914.91/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.28

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