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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.40 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.40 and 125.76 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.40 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.40 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.40 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 39,035.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035.90/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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