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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285.07 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285.07 and 147.66 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285.07 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285.07 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285.07 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 42,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092.27/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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