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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.30, 284.58 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.30, 284.58 and 127.73 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.30 : 284.58 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.30/284.58 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.30x = 284.58 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.30x = 36,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,349.40/206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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