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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 284.22 and 136.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 284.22 and 136.21 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 284.22 = 136.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/284.22 = 136.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 284.22 × 136.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 38,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,713.61/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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