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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.86, 308.81 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.86, 308.81 and 125.07 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.86 : 308.81 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.86/308.81 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.86x = 308.81 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.86x = 38,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,622.87/205.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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