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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 307.60 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 307.60 and 83.33 is: 124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 307.60 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/307.60 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 307.60 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 25,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631.72/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.89

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