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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.64 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.64 and 151.12 is: 208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.64 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.64 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.64 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 43,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,013.37/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.41

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