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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.15, 307.56 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.15, 307.56 and 124.04 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.15 : 307.56 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.15/307.56 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.15x = 307.56 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.15x = 38,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149.74/205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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