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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.71 and 83.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.71 and 83.31 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.71 = 83.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.71 = 83.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.71 × 83.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 25,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,635.32/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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