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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 308.36 and 83.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 308.36 and 83.81 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 308.36 = 83.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/308.36 = 83.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 308.36 × 83.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 25,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843.65/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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