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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 284.85 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 284.85 and 137.62 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 284.85 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/284.85 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 284.85 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 39,201.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,201.06/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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