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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 284.96 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 284.96 and 127.86 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 284.96 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/284.96 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 284.96 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 36,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434.99/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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