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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 307.96 and 83.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 307.96 and 83.60 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 307.96 = 83.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/307.96 = 83.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 307.96 × 83.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 25,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,745.46/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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