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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 284.77 and 127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 284.77 and 127.79 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 284.77 = 127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/284.77 = 127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 284.77 × 127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 36,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,391.15/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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