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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 285.26 and 157.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 285.26 and 157.59 is: 217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 285.26 = 157.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/285.26 = 157.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 285.26 × 157.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 44,953.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,953.34/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.73

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