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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 285.09 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 285.09 and 137.62 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 285.09 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/285.09 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 285.09 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 39,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,234.09/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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