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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.05 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.05 and 141.14 is: 194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.05 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.05 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.05 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 40,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,233.02/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.72

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