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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.17 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.17 and 129.94 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.17 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.17 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.17 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 40,303.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,303.98/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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