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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.03 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.03 and 137.50 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.03 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.03 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.03 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 39,191.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,191.63/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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