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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 284.95 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 284.95 and 151.34 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 284.95 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/284.95 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 284.95 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 43,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,124.33/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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