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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.22, 307.68 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.22, 307.68 and 124.04 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.22 : 307.68 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.22/307.68 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.22x = 307.68 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.22x = 38,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,164.93/205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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