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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.96 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.96 and 141.04 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.96 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.96 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.96 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 40,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,190.76/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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