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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.54 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.54 and 147.96 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.54 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.54 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.54 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 42,246.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,246.33/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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