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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 308.90 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 308.90 and 151.34 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 308.90 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/308.90 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 308.90 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 46,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.76/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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