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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 283.74 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 283.74 and 125.88 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 283.74 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/283.74 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 283.74 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 35,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717.19/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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