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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.94 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.94 and 124.46 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.94 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.94 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.94 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 38,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,574.51/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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