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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.40 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.40 and 127.47 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.40 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.40 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.40 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 36,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252.47/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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