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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 310.23 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 310.23 and 125.58 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 310.23 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/310.23 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 310.23 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 38,958.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,958.68/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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