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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 310.24 and 125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 310.24 and 125.32 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 310.24 = 125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/310.24 = 125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 310.24 × 125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 38,879.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,879.28/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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