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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 285.17 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 285.17 and 151.35 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 285.17 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/285.17 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 285.17 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 43,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,159.72/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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