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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.11, 284.54 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.11, 284.54 and 127.45 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.11 : 284.54 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.11/284.54 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.11x = 284.54 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.11x = 36,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,262.56/206.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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