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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 284.63 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 284.63 and 123.36 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 284.63 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/284.63 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 284.63 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 35,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.34/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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