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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.61, 308.46 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.61, 308.46 and 123.42 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.61 : 308.46 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.61/308.46 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.61x = 308.46 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.61x = 38,070.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,070.13/205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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