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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.90 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.90 and 156.88 is: 216.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.90 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.90 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.90 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 44,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,695.11/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.92

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