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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 285.38 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 285.38 and 129.13 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 285.38 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/285.38 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 285.38 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 36,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,851.12/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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