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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.39 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.39 and 141.35 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.39 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.39 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.39 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 40,338.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338.45/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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