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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 308.72 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 308.72 and 80.77 is: 121.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 308.72 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/308.72 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 308.72 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 24,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,933.37/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.12

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