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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.37 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.37 and 84.63 is: 126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.37 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.37 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.37 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 26,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,180.72/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.83

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