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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.66, 309.75 and 84.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.66, 309.75 and 84.85 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.66 : 309.75 = 84.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.66/309.75 = 84.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.66x = 309.75 × 84.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.66x = 26,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,282.29/206.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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