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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.87 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.87 and 141.57 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.87 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.87 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.87 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 43,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,868.30/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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