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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 285.28 and 113.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 285.28 and 113.49 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 285.28 = 113.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/285.28 = 113.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 285.28 × 113.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 32,376.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.14/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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