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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.43, 308.21 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.43, 308.21 and 83.61 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.43 : 308.21 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.43/308.21 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.43x = 308.21 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.43x = 25,769.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,769.02/205.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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