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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.46, 309.74 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.46, 309.74 and 84.78 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.46 : 309.74 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.46/309.74 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.46x = 309.74 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.46x = 26,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.33/206.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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