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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 284.85 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 284.85 and 154.08 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 284.85 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/284.85 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 284.85 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 43,889.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,889.69/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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