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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 284.80 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 284.80 and 140.87 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 284.80 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/284.80 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 284.80 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 40,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,119.78/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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