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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.93 and 154.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.93 and 154.98 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.93 = 154.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.93 = 154.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.93 × 154.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 44,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,313.43/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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