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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.27, 307.77 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.27, 307.77 and 81.79 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.27 : 307.77 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.27/307.77 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.27x = 307.77 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.27x = 25,172.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.51/205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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