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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 309.38 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 309.38 and 125.22 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 309.38 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/309.38 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 309.38 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 38,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740.56/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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