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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 285.28 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 285.28 and 136.76 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 285.28 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/285.28 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 285.28 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 39,014.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,014.89/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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