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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.09 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.09 and 84.27 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.09 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.09 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.09 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 26,047.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,047.01/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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