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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.55, 309.51 and 84.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.55, 309.51 and 84.67 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.55 : 309.51 = 84.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.55/309.51 = 84.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.55x = 309.51 × 84.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.55x = 26,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,204.66/206.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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