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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.59, 308.84 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.59, 308.84 and 124.48 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.59 : 308.84 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.59/308.84 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.59x = 308.84 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.59x = 38,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444.40/205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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