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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.66 and 136.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.66 and 136.33 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.66 = 136.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.66 = 136.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.66 × 136.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 38,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,807.70/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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