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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.27, 309.45 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.27, 309.45 and 84.47 is: 126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.27 : 309.45 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.27/309.45 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.27x = 309.45 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.27x = 26,138.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138.82/206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.72

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