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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.14, 308.96 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.14, 308.96 and 84.34 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.14 : 308.96 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.14/308.96 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.14x = 308.96 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.14x = 26,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,057.69/206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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