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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 285.52 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 285.52 and 113.64 is: 156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 285.52 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/285.52 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 285.52 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 32,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,446.49/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.83

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