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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.70, 308.70 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.70, 308.70 and 82.41 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.70 : 308.70 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.70/308.70 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.70x = 308.70 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.70x = 25,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439.97/205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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