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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 284.79 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 284.79 and 144.24 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 284.79 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/284.79 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 284.79 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 41,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078.11/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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