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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 309.07 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 309.07 and 84.36 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 309.07 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/309.07 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 309.07 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 26,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.81/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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