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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 284.61 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 284.61 and 128.70 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 284.61 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/284.61 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 284.61 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 36,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,629.31/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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