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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 285.26 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 285.26 and 148.64 is: 205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 285.26 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/285.26 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 285.26 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 42,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,398.88/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.07

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