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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.33 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.33 and 150.84 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.33 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.33 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.33 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 42,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.71/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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