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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 285.01 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 285.01 and 136.58 is: 188.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 285.01 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/285.01 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 285.01 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 38,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,924.90/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.37

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