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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.58 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.58 and 136.49 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.58 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.58 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.58 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 38,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,842.32/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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