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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.47, 309.81 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.47, 309.81 and 84.73 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.47 : 309.81 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.47/309.81 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.47x = 309.81 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.47x = 26,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.20/206.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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