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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 285.32 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 285.32 and 151.54 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 285.32 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/285.32 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 285.32 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 43,237.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237.06/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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