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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 309.45 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 309.45 and 129.43 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 309.45 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/309.45 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 309.45 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 40,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,052.11/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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