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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 284.86 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 284.86 and 151.14 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 284.86 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/284.86 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 284.86 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 43,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,053.74/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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