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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.33 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.33 and 129.26 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.33 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.33 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.33 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 36,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,881.76/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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