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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.82 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.82 and 154.60 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.82 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.82 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.82 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 44,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033.17/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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