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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 284.18 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 284.18 and 156.99 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 284.18 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/284.18 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 284.18 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 44,612.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,612.63/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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