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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 308.68 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 308.68 and 141.05 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 308.68 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/308.68 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 308.68 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 43,539.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539.31/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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