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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.92 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.92 and 84.92 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.92 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.92 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.92 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 26,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317.07/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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