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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.63 and 84.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.63 and 84.21 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.63 = 84.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.63 = 84.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.63 × 84.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 25,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,989.31/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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