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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.02 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.02 and 151.46 is: 208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.02 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.02 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.02 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 43,168.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,168.37/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.87

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