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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 284.99 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 284.99 and 136.62 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 284.99 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/284.99 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 284.99 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 38,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935.33/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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