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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.57, 308.55 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.57, 308.55 and 124.57 is: 186.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.57 : 308.55 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.57/308.55 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.57x = 308.55 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.57x = 38,434.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,434.53/205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.97

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