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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.42 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.42 and 135.26 is: 186.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.42 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.42 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.42 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 38,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,470.65/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.62

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