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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.65 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.65 and 136.42 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.65 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.65 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.65 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 38,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831.95/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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