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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.86, 307.31 and 124.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.86, 307.31 and 124.07 is: 186.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.86 : 307.31 = 124.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.86/307.31 = 124.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.86x = 307.31 × 124.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.86x = 38,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.79/204.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.10

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