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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.37 and 123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.37 and 123.15 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.37 = 123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.37 = 123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.37 × 123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 37,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,975.77/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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