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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 309.72 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 309.72 and 129.68 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 309.72 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/309.72 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 309.72 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 40,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164.49/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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