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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 284.56 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 284.56 and 128.48 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 284.56 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/284.56 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 284.56 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 36,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,560.27/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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