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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.44, 309.64 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.44, 309.64 and 84.70 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.44 : 309.64 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.44/309.64 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.44x = 309.64 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.44x = 26,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,226.51/206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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