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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 307.81 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 307.81 and 123.11 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 307.81 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/307.81 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 307.81 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 37,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.49/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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