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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 284.95 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 284.95 and 127.81 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 284.95 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/284.95 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 284.95 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 36,419.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,419.46/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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