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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 310 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 310 and 84.86 is: 127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 310 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/310 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 310 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 26,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306.60/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.33

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