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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.35 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.35 and 136.89 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.35 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.35 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.35 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 39,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,060.88/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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