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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 307.02 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 307.02 and 123.88 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 307.02 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/307.02 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 307.02 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 38,033.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.64/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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