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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.51 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.51 and 141.21 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.51 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.51 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.51 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 43,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705.91/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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