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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 284.64 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 284.64 and 151.28 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 284.64 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/284.64 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 284.64 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 43,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060.34/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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