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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.64, 309.97 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.64, 309.97 and 84.82 is: 127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.64 : 309.97 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.64/309.97 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.64x = 309.97 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.64x = 26,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,291.23/206.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.23

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