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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.14 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.14 and 124.13 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.14 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.14 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.14 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 38,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,373.55/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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