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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 285.40 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 285.40 and 136.85 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 285.40 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/285.40 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 285.40 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 39,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,055.56/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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