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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 285.23 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 285.23 and 113.44 is: 156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 285.23 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/285.23 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 285.23 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 32,357.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357.56/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.56

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