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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 284.49 and 144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 284.49 and 144.16 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 284.49 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/284.49 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 284.49 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 41,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012.08/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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