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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 309.57 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 309.57 and 129.58 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 309.57 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/309.57 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 309.57 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 40,114.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114.08/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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