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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.95, 308.99 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.95, 308.99 and 84.14 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.95 : 308.99 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.95/308.99 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.95x = 308.99 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.95x = 25,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.42/205.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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