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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 283.98 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 283.98 and 150.82 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 283.98 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/283.98 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 283.98 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 42,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.40/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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