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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.29, 284.66 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.29, 284.66 and 136.50 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.29 : 284.66 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.29/284.66 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.29x = 284.66 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.29x = 38,856.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,856.09/206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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