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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.42 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.42 and 83.88 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.42 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.42 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.42 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 25,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,869.85/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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