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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 285.44 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 285.44 and 185.37 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 285.44 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/285.44 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 285.44 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 52,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,911.09/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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