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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.41, 284.92 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.41, 284.92 and 127.74 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.41 : 284.92 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.41/284.92 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.41x = 284.92 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.41x = 36,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,394.03/206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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