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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 284.65 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 284.65 and 123.39 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 284.65 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/284.65 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 284.65 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 35,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,120.92/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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