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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 284.90 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 284.90 and 154.34 is: 212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 284.90 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/284.90 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 284.90 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 43,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970.69/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.69

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