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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309 and 84.40 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 26,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,079.60/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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