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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.44 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.44 and 140.56 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.44 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.44 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.44 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 39,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,980.89/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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