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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 285.06 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 285.06 and 136.66 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 285.06 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/285.06 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 285.06 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 38,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956.30/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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