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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.72 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.72 and 113.07 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.72 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.72 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.72 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 32,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.04/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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