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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.36, 309.62 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.36, 309.62 and 84.71 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.36 : 309.62 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.36/309.62 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.36x = 309.62 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.36x = 26,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227.91/206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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