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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 284.94 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 284.94 and 148.44 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 284.94 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/284.94 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 284.94 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 42,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,296.49/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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