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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.84, 308.84 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.84, 308.84 and 124.74 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.84 : 308.84 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.84/308.84 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.84x = 308.84 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.84x = 38,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,524.70/205.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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