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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 284.86 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 284.86 and 113.17 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 284.86 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/284.86 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 284.86 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 32,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.61/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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