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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 284.92 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 284.92 and 148.32 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 284.92 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/284.92 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 284.92 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 42,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.96/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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