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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.02 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.02 and 124.92 is: 186.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.02 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.02 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.02 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 38,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,602.78/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.99

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