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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.71, 314.53 and 84.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.71, 314.53 and 84.64 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.71 : 314.53 = 84.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.71/314.53 = 84.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.71x = 314.53 × 84.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.71x = 26,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,621.14/209.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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