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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 309.18 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 309.18 and 129.20 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 309.18 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/309.18 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 309.18 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 39,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,946.06/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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