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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 309.07 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 309.07 and 151.57 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 309.07 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/309.07 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 309.07 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 46,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,845.74/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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