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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.47 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.47 and 151.73 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.47 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.47 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.47 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 43,314.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314.36/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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