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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.19, 307.17 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.19, 307.17 and 123.78 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.19 : 307.17 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.19/307.17 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.19x = 307.17 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.19x = 38,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.12/205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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