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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 284.87 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 284.87 and 151.16 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 284.87 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/284.87 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 284.87 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 43,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,058.77/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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