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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 285.27 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 285.27 and 140.60 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 285.27 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/285.27 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 285.27 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 40,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108.74/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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