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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 309.33 and 84.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 309.33 and 84.46 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 309.33 = 84.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/309.33 = 84.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 309.33 × 84.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 26,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126.01/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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