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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 284.93 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 284.93 and 136.55 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 284.93 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/284.93 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 284.93 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 38,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905.08/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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