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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.53 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.53 and 112.93 is: 155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.53 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.53 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.53 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 32,131.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,131.97/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.84

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