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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 307.51 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 307.51 and 123.93 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 307.51 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/307.51 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 307.51 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 38,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109.40/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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