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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 285.46 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 285.46 and 129.28 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 285.46 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/285.46 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 285.46 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 36,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,904.27/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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