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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 284.63 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 284.63 and 139.87 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 284.63 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/284.63 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 284.63 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 39,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,810.84/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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