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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 310.20 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 310.20 and 125.56 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 310.20 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/310.20 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 310.20 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 38,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,948.71/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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