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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.76 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.76 and 144.21 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.76 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.76 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.76 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 41,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,065.24/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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