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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.45 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.45 and 143.91 is: 198.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.45 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.45 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.45 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 40,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,934.48/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.64

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