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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.98, 284.15 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.98, 284.15 and 143.87 is: 198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.98 : 284.15 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.98/284.15 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.98x = 284.15 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.98x = 40,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880.66/205.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.47

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