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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 309.86 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 309.86 and 129.60 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 309.86 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/309.86 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 309.86 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 40,157.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157.69/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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