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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.51 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.51 and 128.38 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.51 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.51 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.51 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 39,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,734.89/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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