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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 284.94 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 284.94 and 113.23 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 284.94 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/284.94 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 284.94 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 32,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.75/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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