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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 285.07 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 285.07 and 136.80 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 285.07 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/285.07 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 285.07 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 38,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,997.58/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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