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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 308.67 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 308.67 and 84.14 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 308.67 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/308.67 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 308.67 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 25,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969.95/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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