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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.22 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.22 and 141.31 is: 194.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.22 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.22 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.22 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 40,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,304.44/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.87

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