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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.33 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.33 and 144.11 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.33 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.33 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.33 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 40,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,973.36/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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