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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 285 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 285 and 137.56 is: 189.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 285 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/285 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 285 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 39,204.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,204.60/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.80

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