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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 284.16 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 284.16 and 143.97 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 284.16 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/284.16 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 284.16 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 40,910.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,910.52/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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