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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 284.76 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 284.76 and 150.46 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 284.76 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/284.76 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 284.76 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 42,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,844.99/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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