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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.56, 308.19 and 124.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.56, 308.19 and 124.39 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.56 : 308.19 = 124.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.56/308.19 = 124.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.56x = 308.19 × 124.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.56x = 38,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.17/205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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