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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 284.54 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 284.54 and 144.26 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 284.54 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/284.54 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 284.54 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 41,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,048.54/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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