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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.16, 309.36 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.16, 309.36 and 84.44 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.16 : 309.36 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.16/309.36 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.16x = 309.36 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.16x = 26,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.36/206.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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