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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.11 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.11 and 136.02 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.11 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.11 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.11 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 38,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644.64/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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