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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 285.45 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 285.45 and 113.60 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 285.45 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/285.45 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 285.45 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 32,427.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427.12/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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