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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 285.30 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 285.30 and 151.52 is: 209.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 285.30 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/285.30 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 285.30 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 43,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,227.23/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.05

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