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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.99, 309.22 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.99, 309.22 and 84.34 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.99 : 309.22 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.99/309.22 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.99x = 309.22 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.99x = 26,079.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079.79/205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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