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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285 and 151.50 is: 209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 43,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,177.50/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.01

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