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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.65 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.65 and 124.10 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.65 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.65 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.65 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 38,179.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179.37/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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