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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.49 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.49 and 84.71 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.49 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.49 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.49 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 26,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.46/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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