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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.22 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.22 and 84.31 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.22 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.22 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.22 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 26,069.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,069.35/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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