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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.65, 284.82 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.65, 284.82 and 151.27 is: 208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.65 : 284.82 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.65/284.82 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.65x = 284.82 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.65x = 43,084.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084.72/206.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.49

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