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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.84 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.84 and 84.87 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.84 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.84 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.84 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 26,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,296.12/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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