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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.87, 308.78 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.87, 308.78 and 124.65 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.87 : 308.78 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.87/308.78 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.87x = 308.78 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.87x = 38,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,489.43/205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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