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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.67 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.67 and 84.67 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.67 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.67 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.67 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 26,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,217.79/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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