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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 284.72 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 284.72 and 157.55 is: 217.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 284.72 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/284.72 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 284.72 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 44,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,855.42/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.02

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