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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 284.69 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 284.69 and 123.44 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 284.69 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/284.69 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 284.69 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 35,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,142.13/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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