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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.19, 308.67 and 124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.19, 308.67 and 124.78 is: 186.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.19 : 308.67 = 124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.19/308.67 = 124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.19x = 308.67 × 124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.19x = 38,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,515.84/206.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.80

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