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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.49, 284.97 and 127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.49, 284.97 and 127.74 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.49 : 284.97 = 127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.49/284.97 = 127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.49x = 284.97 × 127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.49x = 36,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,402.07/206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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