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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.36 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.36 and 123.96 is: 186.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.36 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.36 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.36 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 38,348.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,348.27/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.08

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