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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 308.05 and 82.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 308.05 and 82.00 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 308.05 = 82.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/308.05 = 82.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 308.05 × 82.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 25,260.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,260.69/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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