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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.35 and 141.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.35 and 141.29 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.35 = 141.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.35 = 141.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.35 × 141.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 40,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,317.10/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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