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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.36 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.36 and 144 is: 198.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.36 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.36 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.36 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 40,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947.12/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.59

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