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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 309.17 and 84.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 309.17 and 84.41 is: 126.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 309.17 = 84.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/309.17 = 84.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 309.17 × 84.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 26,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,097.39/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.54

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