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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 284.66 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 284.66 and 141.05 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 284.66 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/284.66 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 284.66 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 40,151.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151.29/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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