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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 284.13 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 284.13 and 140.52 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 284.13 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/284.13 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 284.13 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 39,925.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,925.95/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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