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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 309.69 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 309.69 and 151.82 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 309.69 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/309.69 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 309.69 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 47,017.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017.14/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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