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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 285 and 113.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 285 and 113.27 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 285 = 113.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/285 = 113.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 285 × 113.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 32,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281.95/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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