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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.42, 309.27 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.42, 309.27 and 125.33 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.42 : 309.27 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.42/309.27 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.42x = 309.27 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.42x = 38,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,760.81/206.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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