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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 310.16 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 310.16 and 84.96 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 310.16 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/310.16 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 310.16 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 26,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,350.77/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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