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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.46, 308.34 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.46, 308.34 and 124.43 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.46 : 308.34 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.46/308.34 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.46x = 308.34 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.46x = 38,366.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366.75/205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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