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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 308.50 and 124.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 308.50 and 124.49 is: 186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 308.50 = 124.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/308.50 = 124.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 308.50 × 124.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 38,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,404.54/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.73

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