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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.77 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.77 and 84.11 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.77 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.77 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.77 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 25,970.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,970.64/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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