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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 284.82 and 156.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 284.82 and 156.99 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 284.82 = 156.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/284.82 = 156.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 284.82 × 156.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 44,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,713.89/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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