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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.63 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.63 and 84.06 is: 126.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.63 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.63 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.63 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 25,943.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943.65/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.07

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