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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.69 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.69 and 83.97 is: 125.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.69 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.69 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.69 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 25,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,920.91/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.97

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