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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.12 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.12 and 136.76 is: 188.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.12 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.12 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.12 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 38,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993.01/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.66

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