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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 285.09 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 285.09 and 147.99 is: 204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 285.09 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/285.09 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 285.09 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 42,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,190.47/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.50

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