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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.37, 307.90 and 124.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.37, 307.90 and 124.19 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.37 : 307.90 = 124.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.37/307.90 = 124.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.37x = 307.90 × 124.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.37x = 38,237.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,237.95/205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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