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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 285.36 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 285.36 and 144.56 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 285.36 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/285.36 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 285.36 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 41,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251.81/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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