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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 284.28 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 284.28 and 114 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 284.28 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/284.28 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 284.28 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 32,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.92/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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