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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 309.80 and 84.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 309.80 and 84.90 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 309.80 = 84.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/309.80 = 84.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 309.80 × 84.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 26,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,302.02/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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