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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206, 308.76 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206, 308.76 and 84.13 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206 : 308.76 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206/308.76 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206x = 308.76 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206x = 25,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.44/206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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