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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 310.08 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 310.08 and 84.86 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 310.08 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/310.08 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 310.08 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 26,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313.39/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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