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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.24 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.24 and 151.92 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.24 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.24 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.24 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 43,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,333.66/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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