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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.15, 309.28 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.15, 309.28 and 84.42 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.15 : 309.28 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.15/309.28 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.15x = 309.28 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.15x = 26,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,108.21/206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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