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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.50, 307.80 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.50, 307.80 and 124.14 is: 185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.50 : 307.80 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.50/307.80 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.50x = 307.80 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.50x = 38,210.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210.29/205.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.94

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