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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.24 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.24 and 154.84 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.24 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.24 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.24 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 44,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,166.56/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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