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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 309.26 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 309.26 and 125.12 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 309.26 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/309.26 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 309.26 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 38,694.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694.61/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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