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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.50 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.50 and 84.57 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.50 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.50 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.50 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 26,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,174.42/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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