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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.09, 308.99 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.09, 308.99 and 124.92 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.09 : 308.99 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.09/308.99 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.09x = 308.99 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.09x = 38,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,599.03/206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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