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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.38 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.38 and 127.37 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.38 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.38 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.38 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 36,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221.48/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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