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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 310.20 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 310.20 and 83.41 is: 125.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 310.20 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/310.20 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 310.20 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 25,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.78/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.12

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