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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 308.91 and 141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 308.91 and 141.50 is: 211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 308.91 = 141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/308.91 = 141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 308.91 × 141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 43,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,711.27/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.75

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