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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.91 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.91 and 151.55 is: 209.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.91 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.91 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.91 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 43,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178.11/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.21

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