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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.74 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.74 and 129.36 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.74 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.74 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.74 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 40,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,067.97/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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