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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.10 and 140.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.10 and 140.58 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.10 = 140.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.10 = 140.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.10 × 140.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 39,938.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,938.78/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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