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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 285.24 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 285.24 and 140.93 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 285.24 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/285.24 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 285.24 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 40,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,197.45/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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