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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.14 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.14 and 113.37 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.14 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.14 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.14 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 32,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326.32/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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