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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.48 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.48 and 156.96 is: 216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.48 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.48 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.48 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 44,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651.98/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.50

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