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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 285.15 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 285.15 and 147.68 is: 203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 285.15 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/285.15 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 285.15 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 42,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109.53/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.86

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