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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 284.73 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 284.73 and 127.60 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 284.73 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/284.73 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 284.73 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 36,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,329.49/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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