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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.69 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.69 and 141.66 is: 212.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.69 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.69 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.69 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 43,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.69/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.49

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