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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 285.50 and 123.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 285.50 and 123.97 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 285.50 = 123.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/285.50 = 123.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 285.50 × 123.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 35,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,393.44/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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