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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.54 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.54 and 151.84 is: 209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.54 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.54 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.54 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 43,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,356.39/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.53

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