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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.32 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.32 and 144.64 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.32 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.32 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.32 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 41,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.80/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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