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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.44 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.44 and 112.87 is: 155.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.44 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.44 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.44 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 32,102.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102.76/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.75

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