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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.05 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.05 and 124.52 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.05 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.05 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.05 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 38,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,605.88/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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