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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.53 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.53 and 141.48 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.53 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.53 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.53 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 40,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,396.08/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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