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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.34, 309.44 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.34, 309.44 and 84.57 is: 126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.34 : 309.44 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.34/309.44 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.34x = 309.44 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.34x = 26,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169.34/206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.83

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