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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 284.25 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 284.25 and 127.43 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 284.25 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/284.25 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 284.25 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 36,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,220.56/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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