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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.90 and 124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.90 and 124.96 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.90 = 124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.90 = 124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.90 × 124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 38,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600.14/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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