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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 284.45 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 284.45 and 150.80 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 284.45 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/284.45 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 284.45 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 42,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892.88/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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