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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 284.94 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 284.94 and 144.62 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 284.94 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/284.94 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 284.94 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 41,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,208.02/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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