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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.00, 284.27 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.00, 284.27 and 112.74 is: 155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.00 : 284.27 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.00/284.27 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.00x = 284.27 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.00x = 32,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,048.04/206.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.58

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