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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.17 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.17 and 83.85 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.17 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.17 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.17 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 25,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,840.05/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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