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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.58 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.58 and 123.36 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.58 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.58 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.58 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 35,105.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,105.79/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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