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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285.12 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285.12 and 136.52 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285.12 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285.12 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285.12 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 38,923.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923.16/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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