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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.94, 308.85 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.94, 308.85 and 84.17 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.94 : 308.85 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.94/308.85 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.94x = 308.85 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.94x = 25,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,994.36/205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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