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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.35, 309.60 and 84.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.35, 309.60 and 84.65 is: 127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.35 : 309.60 = 84.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.35/309.60 = 84.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.35x = 309.60 × 84.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.35x = 26,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207.64/206.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.01

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