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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.21, 309.18 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.21, 309.18 and 82.77 is: 124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.21 : 309.18 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.21/309.18 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.21x = 309.18 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.21x = 25,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.83/206.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.10

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