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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.58, 309.98 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.58, 309.98 and 84.93 is: 127.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.58 : 309.98 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.58/309.98 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.58x = 309.98 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.58x = 26,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326.60/206.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.44

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