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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.06 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.06 and 146.95 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.06 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.06 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.06 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 41,889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.57/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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