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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.41, 308.15 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.41, 308.15 and 83.69 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.41 : 308.15 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.41/308.15 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.41x = 308.15 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.41x = 25,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,787.11/205.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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