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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.38, 284.67 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.38, 284.67 and 140.92 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.38 : 284.67 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.38/284.67 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.38x = 284.67 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.38x = 40,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115.70/206.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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