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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 284.51 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 284.51 and 144.11 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 284.51 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/284.51 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 284.51 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 41,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001.81/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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