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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.83 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.83 and 125.15 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.83 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.83 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.83 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 38,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.05/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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