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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 308.13 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 308.13 and 124.16 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 308.13 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/308.13 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 308.13 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 38,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,256.80/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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