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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.15 and 141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.15 and 141.36 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.15 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.15 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.15 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 43,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701.44/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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