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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 310.02 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 310.02 and 125.96 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 310.02 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/310.02 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 310.02 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 39,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048.57/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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