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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 284.90 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 284.90 and 157.48 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 284.90 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/284.90 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 284.90 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 44,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.05/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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