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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 307.83 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 307.83 and 83.46 is: 125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 307.83 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/307.83 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 307.83 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 25,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691.49/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.22

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