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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.79, 285.24 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.79, 285.24 and 157.56 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.79 : 285.24 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.79/285.24 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.79x = 285.24 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.79x = 44,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,942.41/206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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