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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 285.15 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 285.15 and 148.51 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 285.15 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/285.15 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 285.15 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 42,347.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,347.63/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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