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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.36 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.36 and 140.67 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.36 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.36 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.36 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 40,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,000.22/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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