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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.38 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.38 and 84.41 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.38 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.38 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.38 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 26,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,112.80/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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