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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.65 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.65 and 84.66 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.65 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.65 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.65 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 26,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214.55/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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