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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 284.82 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 284.82 and 141 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 284.82 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/284.82 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 284.82 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 40,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159.62/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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