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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.92 and 84.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.92 and 84.18 is: 126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.92 = 84.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.92 = 84.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.92 × 84.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 26,004.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.89/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.27

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