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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 284.64 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 284.64 and 144.14 is: 198.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 284.64 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/284.64 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 284.64 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 41,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,026.59/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.84

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