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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.25, 309.32 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.25, 309.32 and 84.54 is: 126.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.25 : 309.32 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.25/309.32 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.25x = 309.32 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.25x = 26,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,150.97/206.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.79

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