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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.42 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.42 and 141.40 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.42 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.42 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.42 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 40,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358.39/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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