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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.45, 309.69 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.45, 309.69 and 84.68 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.45 : 309.69 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.45/309.69 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.45x = 309.69 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.45x = 26,224.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.16/206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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