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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.36 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.36 and 112.79 is: 155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.36 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.36 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.36 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 32,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073.11/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.66

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