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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 284.22 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 284.22 and 143.67 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 284.22 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/284.22 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 284.22 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 40,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833.89/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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