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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 310.10 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 310.10 and 84.96 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 310.10 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/310.10 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 310.10 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 26,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,345.67/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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