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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 284.58 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 284.58 and 154.50 is: 213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 284.58 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/284.58 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 284.58 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 43,967.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.61/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.08

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