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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.17, 309.15 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.17, 309.15 and 84.52 is: 126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.17 : 309.15 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.17/309.15 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.17x = 309.15 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.17x = 26,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129.37/206.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.74

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