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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.75, 308.68 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.75, 308.68 and 84.05 is: 126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.75 : 308.68 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.75/308.68 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.75x = 308.68 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.75x = 25,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,943.96/205.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.09

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