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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 309.14 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 309.14 and 84.28 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 309.14 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/309.14 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 309.14 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 26,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.32/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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