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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 285.12 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 285.12 and 157.12 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 285.12 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/285.12 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 285.12 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 44,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,798.05/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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