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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.63, 308.16 and 83.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.63, 308.16 and 83.84 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.63 : 308.16 = 83.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.63/308.16 = 83.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.63x = 308.16 × 83.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.63x = 25,834.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834.59/205.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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