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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308 and 83.60 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 25,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,748.80/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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