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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.01 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.01 and 136.66 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.01 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.01 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.01 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 38,949.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,949.47/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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