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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 285.04 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 285.04 and 141.18 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 285.04 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/285.04 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 285.04 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 40,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.95/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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