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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 285.14 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 285.14 and 154.02 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 285.14 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/285.14 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 285.14 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 43,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,916.49/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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