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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.51 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.51 and 128.22 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.51 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.51 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.51 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 36,608.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.09/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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