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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.22 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.22 and 84.38 is: 126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.22 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.22 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.22 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 26,090.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.23/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.60

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