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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 284.24 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 284.24 and 121.96 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 284.24 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/284.24 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 284.24 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 34,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,666.42/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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