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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.48, 309.68 and 84.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.48, 309.68 and 84.80 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.48 : 309.68 = 84.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.48/309.68 = 84.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.48x = 309.68 × 84.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.48x = 26,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.86/206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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