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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 308.83 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 308.83 and 84.21 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 308.83 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/308.83 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 308.83 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 26,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,006.57/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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