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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 285.34 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 285.34 and 113.50 is: 156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 285.34 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/285.34 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 285.34 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 32,386.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386.09/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.63

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