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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.64 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.64 and 147.80 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.64 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.64 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.64 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 42,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069.79/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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