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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.08 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.08 and 135.74 is: 187.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.08 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.08 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.08 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 38,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696.79/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.23

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