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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.75, 284.96 and 141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.75, 284.96 and 141.14 is: 194.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.75 : 284.96 = 141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.75/284.96 = 141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.75x = 284.96 × 141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.75x = 40,217.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,217.12/206.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.53

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