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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.45 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.45 and 125.20 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.45 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.45 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.45 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 38,743.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,743.14/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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