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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.73, 308.90 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.73, 308.90 and 83.92 is: 126.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.73 : 308.90 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.73/308.90 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.73x = 308.90 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.73x = 25,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,922.89/205.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.00

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