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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 309.92 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 309.92 and 84.86 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 309.92 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/309.92 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 309.92 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 26,299.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299.81/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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