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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.40 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.40 and 140.70 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.40 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.40 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.40 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 40,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,015.08/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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