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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.54, 309.96 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.54, 309.96 and 84.82 is: 127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.54 : 309.96 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.54/309.96 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.54x = 309.96 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.54x = 26,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,290.81/206.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.29

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