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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.21 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.21 and 113.42 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.21 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.21 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.21 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 32,348.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348.52/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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