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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.26 and 144.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.26 and 144.65 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.26 = 144.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.26 = 144.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.26 × 144.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 41,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,262.86/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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