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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 307.98 and 83.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 307.98 and 83.82 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 307.98 = 83.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/307.98 = 83.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 307.98 × 83.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 25,814.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.88/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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