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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 283.98 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 283.98 and 143.86 is: 198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 283.98 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/283.98 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 283.98 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 40,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852.65/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.18

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