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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.28, 307.84 and 83.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.28, 307.84 and 83.46 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.28 : 307.84 = 83.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.28/307.84 = 83.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.28x = 307.84 × 83.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.28x = 25,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,691.91/205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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