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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.62, 308.43 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.62, 308.43 and 124.31 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.62 : 308.43 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.62/308.43 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.62x = 308.43 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.62x = 38,339.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339.39/205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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