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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.78, 310.10 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.78, 310.10 and 129.56 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.78 : 310.10 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.78/310.10 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.78x = 310.10 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.78x = 40,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,174.36/206.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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