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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 309.12 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 309.12 and 129.08 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 309.12 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/309.12 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 309.12 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 39,901.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.21/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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