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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.54, 307.51 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.54, 307.51 and 124.44 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.54 : 307.51 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.54/307.51 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.54x = 307.51 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.54x = 38,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,266.54/205.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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