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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 285.22 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 285.22 and 154.20 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 285.22 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/285.22 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 285.22 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 43,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982.19/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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