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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 284.83 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 284.83 and 150.12 is: 207.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 284.83 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/284.83 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 284.83 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 42,758.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,758.30/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.35

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