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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 309.82 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 309.82 and 84.83 is: 127.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 309.82 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/309.82 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 309.82 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 26,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282.03/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.21

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