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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 308.76 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 308.76 and 84.08 is: 126.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 308.76 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/308.76 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 308.76 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 25,960.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,960.51/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.14

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