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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.01, 309.05 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.01, 309.05 and 84.29 is: 126.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.01 : 309.05 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.01/309.05 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.01x = 309.05 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.01x = 26,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047.86/206.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.44

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