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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 284.49 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 284.49 and 135.32 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 284.49 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/284.49 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 284.49 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 38,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,497.90/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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