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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.96, 284.16 and 143.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.96, 284.16 and 143.77 is: 198.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.96 : 284.16 = 143.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.96/284.16 = 143.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.96x = 284.16 × 143.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.96x = 40,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,853.68/205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.36

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