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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.51, 285.03 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.51, 285.03 and 136.69 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.51 : 285.03 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.51/285.03 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.51x = 285.03 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.51x = 38,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960.04/206.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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