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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.60 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.60 and 142.32 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.60 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.60 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.60 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 44,062.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,062.27/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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