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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.20, 284.38 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.20, 284.38 and 128.52 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.20 : 284.38 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.20/284.38 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.20x = 284.38 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.20x = 36,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548.52/206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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