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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.52 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.52 and 129.40 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.52 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.52 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.52 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 40,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,051.28/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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