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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 285.43 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 285.43 and 154.70 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 285.43 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/285.43 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 285.43 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 44,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.02/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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