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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.28 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.28 and 141.30 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.28 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.28 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.28 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 43,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,701.26/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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