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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.28, 309.35 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.28, 309.35 and 84.48 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.28 : 309.35 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.28/309.35 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.28x = 309.35 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.28x = 26,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,133.89/206.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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