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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.65 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.65 and 144.23 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.65 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.65 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.65 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 41,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.50/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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