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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 284.42 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 284.42 and 127.46 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 284.42 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/284.42 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 284.42 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 36,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252.17/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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