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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.91, 308.93 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.91, 308.93 and 84.18 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.91 : 308.93 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.91/308.93 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.91x = 308.93 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.91x = 26,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.73/205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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