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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 285.08 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 285.08 and 141.20 is: 194.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 285.08 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/285.08 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 285.08 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 40,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253.30/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.91

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