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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.89, 308.94 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.89, 308.94 and 84.39 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.89 : 308.94 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.89/308.94 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.89x = 308.94 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.89x = 26,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.45/205.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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