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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 307.73 and 83.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 307.73 and 83.40 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 307.73 = 83.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/307.73 = 83.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 307.73 × 83.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 25,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,664.68/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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