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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 285.12 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 285.12 and 144.57 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 285.12 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/285.12 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 285.12 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 41,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,219.80/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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