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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.54 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.54 and 125.18 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.54 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.54 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.54 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 38,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,748.22/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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