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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.41 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.41 and 113.57 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.41 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.41 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.41 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 32,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.01/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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