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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 285.18 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 285.18 and 113.41 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 285.18 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/285.18 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 285.18 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 32,340.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340.59/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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