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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 306.96 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 306.96 and 123.52 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 306.96 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/306.96 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 306.96 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 37,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,915.70/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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