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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.41 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.41 and 84.45 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.41 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.41 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.41 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 26,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,129.25/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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