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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.93, 308.76 and 84.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.93, 308.76 and 84.16 is: 126.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.93 : 308.76 = 84.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.93/308.76 = 84.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.93x = 308.76 × 84.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.93x = 25,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985.24/205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.18

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