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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.58 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.58 and 144.18 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.58 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.58 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.58 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 41,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030.74/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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