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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.27 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.27 and 141.76 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.27 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.27 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.27 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 43,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,982.75/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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