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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.65, 308.50 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.65, 308.50 and 83.88 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.65 : 308.50 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.65/308.50 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.65x = 308.50 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.65x = 25,875.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875.02/205.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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