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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 285.51 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 285.51 and 141.59 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 285.51 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/285.51 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 285.51 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 40,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,423.93/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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