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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 285.06 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 285.06 and 113.31 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 285.06 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/285.06 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 285.06 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 32,298.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298.16/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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