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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.15 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.15 and 84.35 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.15 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.15 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.15 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 26,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,077.58/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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