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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.12 and 157.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.12 and 157.77 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.12 = 157.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.12 = 157.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.12 × 157.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 44,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983.38/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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