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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 284.31 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 284.31 and 127.46 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 284.31 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/284.31 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 284.31 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 36,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238.86/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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