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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.99 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.99 and 140.22 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.99 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.99 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.99 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 39,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,960.60/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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