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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 285.18 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 285.18 and 151.38 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 285.18 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/285.18 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 285.18 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 43,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170.55/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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