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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 309.75 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 309.75 and 125.48 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 309.75 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/309.75 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 309.75 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 38,867.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867.43/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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