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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.13 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.13 and 129.57 is: 193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.13 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.13 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.13 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 40,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053.97/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.94

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