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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.60, 308.52 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.60, 308.52 and 83.87 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.60 : 308.52 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.60/308.52 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.60x = 308.52 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.60x = 25,873.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,873.61/205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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