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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.99 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.99 and 154.04 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.99 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.99 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.99 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 43,897.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,897.66/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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