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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.16 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.16 and 147.82 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.16 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.16 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.16 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 42,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.53/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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