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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.72, 308.58 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.72, 308.58 and 84.01 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.72 : 308.58 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.72/308.58 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.72x = 308.58 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.72x = 25,923.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.81/205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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