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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285.03 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285.03 and 148.26 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285.03 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285.03 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285.03 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 42,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,258.55/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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