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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.32, 284.70 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.32, 284.70 and 140.62 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.32 : 284.70 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.32/284.70 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.32x = 284.70 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.32x = 40,034.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,034.51/206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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