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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 284.58 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 284.58 and 185.56 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 284.58 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/284.58 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 284.58 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 52,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,806.66/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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