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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 285.08 and 127.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 285.08 and 127.91 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 285.08 = 127.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/285.08 = 127.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 285.08 × 127.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 36,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,464.66/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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