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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.36, 308 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.36, 308 and 120.40 is: 180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.36 : 308 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.36/308 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.36x = 308 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.36x = 37,083.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,083.20/205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.58

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