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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.99, 310.47 and 125.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.99, 310.47 and 125.66 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.99 : 310.47 = 125.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.99/310.47 = 125.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.99x = 310.47 × 125.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.99x = 39,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,012.11/206.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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