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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 284.83 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 284.83 and 127.77 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 284.83 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/284.83 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 284.83 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 36,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,392.73/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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