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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 309.90 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 309.90 and 125.44 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 309.90 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/309.90 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 309.90 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 38,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,873.86/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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