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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 284.04 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 284.04 and 151.02 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 284.04 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/284.04 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 284.04 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 42,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,895.72/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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