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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.40, 309.54 and 83.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.40, 309.54 and 83.00 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.40 : 309.54 = 83.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.40/309.54 = 83.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.40x = 309.54 × 83.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.40x = 25,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691.57/206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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