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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 285.41 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 285.41 and 144.62 is: 199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 285.41 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/285.41 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 285.41 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 41,275.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,275.98/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.49

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