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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 309.30 and 141.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 309.30 and 141.22 is: 211.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 309.30 = 141.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/309.30 = 141.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 309.30 × 141.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 43,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,679.35/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.80

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