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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.56, 309.93 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.56, 309.93 and 84.84 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.56 : 309.93 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.56/309.93 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.56x = 309.93 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.56x = 26,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294.46/206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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