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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 310.24 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 310.24 and 129.85 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 310.24 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/310.24 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 310.24 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 40,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,284.48/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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