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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.68 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.68 and 124.31 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.68 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.68 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.68 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 38,494.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494.15/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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