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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.98, 310.61 and 125.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.98, 310.61 and 125.57 is: 188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.98 : 310.61 = 125.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.98/310.61 = 125.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.98x = 310.61 × 125.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.98x = 39,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.39/206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.45

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