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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.02, 308.85 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.02, 308.85 and 84.25 is: 126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.02 : 308.85 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.02/308.85 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.02x = 308.85 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.02x = 26,020.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020.61/206.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.30

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