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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 284.95 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 284.95 and 113.24 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 284.95 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/284.95 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 284.95 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 32,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,266.35/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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