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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.39, 284.80 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.39, 284.80 and 122.38 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.39 : 284.80 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.39/284.80 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.39x = 284.80 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.39x = 34,853.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853.21/206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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