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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 284.41 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 284.41 and 144.08 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 284.41 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/284.41 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 284.41 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 40,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,977.62/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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