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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.97 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.97 and 141.59 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.97 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.97 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.97 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 43,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,887.94/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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