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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 284.39 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 284.39 and 123.20 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 284.39 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/284.39 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 284.39 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 35,034.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034.81/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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