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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.81, 308.72 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.81, 308.72 and 120.25 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.81 : 308.72 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.81/308.72 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.81x = 308.72 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.81x = 37,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,122.98/205.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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