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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 284.72 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 284.72 and 151.52 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 284.72 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/284.72 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 284.72 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 43,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,138.59/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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