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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.67, 285.20 and 122.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.67, 285.20 and 122.63 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.67 : 285.20 = 122.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.67/285.20 = 122.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.67x = 285.20 × 122.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.67x = 34,972.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.04/206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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