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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.34 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.34 and 140.67 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.34 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.34 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.34 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 39,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,998.11/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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