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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 285 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 285 and 141.04 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 285 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/285 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 285 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 40,196.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,196.40/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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