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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.22 and 84.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.22 and 84.49 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.22 = 84.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.22 = 84.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.22 × 84.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 26,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126.75/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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