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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.58, 308.52 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.58, 308.52 and 124.18 is: 186.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.58 : 308.52 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.58/308.52 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.58x = 308.52 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.58x = 38,311.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,311.24/205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.35

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