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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.33, 309.33 and 84.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.33, 309.33 and 84.51 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.33 : 309.33 = 84.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.33/309.33 = 84.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.33x = 309.33 × 84.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.33x = 26,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,141.48/206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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