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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 308.70 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 308.70 and 125.17 is: 187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 308.70 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/308.70 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 308.70 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 38,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639.98/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.32

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