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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 307.98 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 307.98 and 124.08 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 307.98 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/307.98 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 307.98 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 38,214.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214.16/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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