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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 310.06 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 310.06 and 84.98 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 310.06 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/310.06 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 310.06 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 26,348.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,348.90/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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