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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.24, 309.36 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.24, 309.36 and 84.50 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.24 : 309.36 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.24/309.36 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.24x = 309.36 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.24x = 26,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.92/206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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