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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 284.85 and 157.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 284.85 and 157.24 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 284.85 = 157.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/284.85 = 157.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 284.85 × 157.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 44,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,789.81/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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