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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 285 and 144.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 285 and 144.48 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 285 = 144.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/285 = 144.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 285 × 144.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 41,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,176.80/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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