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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 284.33 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 284.33 and 128.49 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 284.33 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/284.33 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 284.33 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 36,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,532.92/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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