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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.23, 307.85 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.23, 307.85 and 83.58 is: 125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.23 : 307.85 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.23/307.85 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.23x = 307.85 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.23x = 25,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.53/205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.36

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