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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.90, 285.40 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.90, 285.40 and 129.26 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.90 : 285.40 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.90/285.40 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.90x = 285.40 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.90x = 36,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,890.80/206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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