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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.10, 284.28 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.10, 284.28 and 143.82 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.10 : 284.28 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.10/284.28 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.10x = 284.28 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.10x = 40,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885.15/206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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