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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.46 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.46 and 147.41 is: 203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.46 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.46 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.46 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 41,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930.83/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.23

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