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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 284.42 and 123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 284.42 and 123.22 is: 170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 284.42 = 123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/284.42 = 123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 284.42 × 123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 35,046.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,046.23/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.03

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