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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.72 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.72 and 124.26 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.72 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.72 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.72 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 38,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,485.81/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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