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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.22 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.22 and 140.46 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.22 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.22 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.22 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 39,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,921.54/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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