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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.35, 308.10 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.35, 308.10 and 83.65 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.35 : 308.10 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.35/308.10 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.35x = 308.10 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.35x = 25,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772.69/205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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