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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.47 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.47 and 112.89 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.47 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.47 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.47 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 32,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,112.75/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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