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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 310.12 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 310.12 and 124.43 is: 186.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 310.12 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/310.12 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 310.12 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 38,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,588.23/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.69

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