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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 284.61 and 127.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 284.61 and 127.63 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 284.61 = 127.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/284.61 = 127.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 284.61 × 127.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 36,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,324.01/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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