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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.22 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.22 and 150.66 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.22 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.22 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.22 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 42,820.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,820.59/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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