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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 310 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 310 and 141.78 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 310 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/310 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 310 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 43,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,951.80/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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