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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 284.40 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 284.40 and 144 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 284.40 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/284.40 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 284.40 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 40,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,953.60/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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