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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 284.54 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 284.54 and 135.32 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 284.54 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/284.54 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 284.54 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 38,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,504.35/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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