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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 308.87 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 308.87 and 124.20 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 308.87 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/308.87 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 308.87 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 38,362.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,362.19/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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