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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 284.37 and 122.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 284.37 and 122.09 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 284.37 = 122.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/284.37 = 122.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 284.37 × 122.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 34,718.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,718.73/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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