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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 285.18 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 285.18 and 144.48 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 285.18 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/285.18 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 285.18 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 41,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.81/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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