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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.57, 309.69 and 84.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.57, 309.69 and 84.71 is: 126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.57 : 309.69 = 84.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.57/309.69 = 84.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.57x = 309.69 × 84.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.57x = 26,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232.29/206.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.99

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