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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 284.74 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 284.74 and 151.20 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 284.74 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/284.74 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 284.74 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 43,052.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.69/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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