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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.40 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.40 and 140.56 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.40 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.40 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.40 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 39,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,975.26/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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