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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 308.70 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 308.70 and 124.76 is: 186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 308.70 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/308.70 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 308.70 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 38,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513.41/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.85

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