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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 284.35 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 284.35 and 123.27 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 284.35 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/284.35 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 284.35 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 35,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,051.82/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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