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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.75 and 124.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.75 and 124.13 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.75 = 124.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.75 = 124.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.75 × 124.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 38,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,201.01/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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