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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.53, 309.87 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.53, 309.87 and 84.73 is: 127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.53 : 309.87 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.53/309.87 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.53x = 309.87 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.53x = 26,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254.19/206.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.12

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