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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 284.49 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 284.49 and 147.38 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 284.49 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/284.49 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 284.49 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 41,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,928.85/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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