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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.68, 309.89 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.68, 309.89 and 84.91 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.68 : 309.89 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.68/309.89 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.68x = 309.89 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.68x = 26,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,312.34/206.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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