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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 308.51 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 308.51 and 128.79 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 308.51 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/308.51 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 308.51 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 39,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732.84/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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