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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 285.03 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 285.03 and 144.50 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 285.03 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/285.03 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 285.03 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 41,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,185.41/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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