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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.70 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.70 and 84.10 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.70 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.70 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.70 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 25,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.67/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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