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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 284.82 and 141.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 284.82 and 141.01 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 284.82 = 141.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/284.82 = 141.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 284.82 × 141.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 40,162.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,162.47/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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