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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 284.92 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 284.92 and 157.28 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 284.92 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/284.92 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 284.92 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 44,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,812.22/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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