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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 308.75 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 308.75 and 141.75 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 308.75 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/308.75 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 308.75 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 43,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,764.60/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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