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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 310.58 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 310.58 and 125.88 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 310.58 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/310.58 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 310.58 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 39,095.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095.81/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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