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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 284.88 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 284.88 and 141.06 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 284.88 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/284.88 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 284.88 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 40,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185.17/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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