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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.85, 308.57 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.85, 308.57 and 124.45 is: 186.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.85 : 308.57 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.85/308.57 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.85x = 308.57 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.85x = 38,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,400.14/205.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.54

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