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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.50, 309.96 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.50, 309.96 and 84.84 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.50 : 309.96 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.50/309.96 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.50x = 309.96 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.50x = 26,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,297.01/206.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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