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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.55, 308.04 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.55, 308.04 and 83.69 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.55 : 308.04 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.55/308.04 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.55x = 308.04 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.55x = 25,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779.87/205.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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