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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.37, 309.60 and 84.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.37, 309.60 and 84.56 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.37 : 309.60 = 84.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.37/309.60 = 84.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.37x = 309.60 × 84.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.37x = 26,178.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,178.23/206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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