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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.40, 308.40 and 124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.40, 308.40 and 124.61 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.40 : 308.40 = 124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.40/308.40 = 124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.40x = 308.40 × 124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.40x = 38,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,429.72/205.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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