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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.74 and 84.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.74 and 84.04 is: 126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.74 = 84.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.74 = 84.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.74 × 84.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 25,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,946.51/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.05

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