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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 284.99 and 144.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 284.99 and 144.41 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 284.99 = 144.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/284.99 = 144.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 284.99 × 144.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 41,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,153.26/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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