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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.66 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.66 and 84.04 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.66 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.66 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.66 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 25,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,939.07/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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