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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 309.50 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 309.50 and 125.23 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 309.50 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/309.50 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 309.50 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 38,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,758.69/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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