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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 310.12 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 310.12 and 129.65 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 310.12 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/310.12 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 310.12 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 40,207.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,207.06/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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