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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.51 and 140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.51 and 140.84 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.51 = 140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.51 = 140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.51 × 140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 40,070.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,070.39/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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