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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.79, 308.15 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.79, 308.15 and 124.54 is: 186.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.79 : 308.15 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.79/308.15 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.79x = 308.15 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.79x = 38,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376.78/205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.48

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