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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.62, 285.08 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.62, 285.08 and 141.16 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.62 : 285.08 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.62/285.08 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.62x = 285.08 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.62x = 40,241.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,241.89/206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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