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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.96 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.96 and 157.52 is: 217.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.96 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.96 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.96 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 44,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,886.90/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.49

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