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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.18, 307.28 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.18, 307.28 and 123.78 is: 185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.18 : 307.28 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.18/307.28 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.18x = 307.28 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.18x = 38,035.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,035.12/205.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.37

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