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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.08, 308.02 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.08, 308.02 and 124.08 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.08 : 308.02 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.08/308.02 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.08x = 308.02 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.08x = 38,219.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219.12/205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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