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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 284.68 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 284.68 and 113.04 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 284.68 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/284.68 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 284.68 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 32,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.23/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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