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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 309.45 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 309.45 and 141.55 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 309.45 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/309.45 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 309.45 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 43,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,802.40/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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