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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.40 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.40 and 124.22 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.40 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.40 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.40 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 38,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,434.13/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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