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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.80 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.80 and 151.88 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.80 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.80 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.80 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 47,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.42/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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