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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 284.51 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 284.51 and 140.66 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 284.51 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/284.51 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 284.51 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 40,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,019.18/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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