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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.31, 284.76 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.31, 284.76 and 127.65 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.31 : 284.76 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.31/284.76 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.31x = 284.76 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.31x = 36,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,349.61/206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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