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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.44 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.44 and 129.52 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.44 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.44 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.44 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 40,078.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,078.67/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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