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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 283.80 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 283.80 and 143.80 is: 198.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 283.80 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/283.80 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 283.80 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 40,810.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,810.44/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.04

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