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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.52, 309.48 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.52, 309.48 and 125.16 is: 187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.52 : 309.48 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.52/309.48 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.52x = 309.48 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.52x = 38,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734.52/206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.56

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