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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.71, 308.52 and 82.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.71, 308.52 and 82.32 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.71 : 308.52 = 82.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.71/308.52 = 82.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.71x = 308.52 × 82.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.71x = 25,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,397.37/205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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