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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 285.27 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 285.27 and 144.44 is: 199.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 285.27 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/285.27 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 285.27 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 41,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202.97/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.41

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