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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.34, 308.09 and 124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.34, 308.09 and 124.24 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.34 : 308.09 = 124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.34/308.09 = 124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.34x = 308.09 × 124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.34x = 38,277.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,277.10/205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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