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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 310.17 and 142.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 310.17 and 142.78 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 310.17 = 142.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/310.17 = 142.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 310.17 × 142.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 44,286.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286.07/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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