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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 284.13 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 284.13 and 147.78 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 284.13 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/284.13 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 284.13 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 41,988.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,988.73/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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