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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.20 and 125.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.20 and 125.10 is: 187.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.20 = 125.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.20 = 125.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.20 × 125.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 38,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680.29/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.43

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