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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 309.68 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 309.68 and 124.40 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 309.68 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/309.68 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 309.68 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 38,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.19/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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