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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.23 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.23 and 113.43 is: 156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.23 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.23 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.23 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 32,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.07/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.53

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