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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.27 and 144.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.27 and 144.66 is: 199.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.27 = 144.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.27 = 144.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.27 × 144.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 41,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.16/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.68

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