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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 283.91 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 283.91 and 147.69 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 283.91 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/283.91 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 283.91 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 41,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929.93/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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