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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 285.50 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 285.50 and 113.63 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 285.50 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/285.50 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 285.50 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 32,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,441.29/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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