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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.61 and 84.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.61 and 84.03 is: 125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.61 = 84.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.61 = 84.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.61 × 84.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 25,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,932.50/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.98

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