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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.07, 309.21 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.07, 309.21 and 124.86 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.07 : 309.21 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.07/309.21 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.07x = 309.21 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.07x = 38,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,607.96/206.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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