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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.24 and 129.20 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.24 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.24 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.24 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 39,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,953.81/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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