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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 284.51 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 284.51 and 128.57 is: 177.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 284.51 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/284.51 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 284.51 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 36,578.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.35/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.40

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