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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.53 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.53 and 129.28 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.53 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.53 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.53 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 40,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,016.04/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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